Santa Monica Foreclosure Defense Lawyer

Legal Help to Stop Foreclosure

Although you may have been threatened with or already served a notice of foreclosure, you have options in stopping or avoiding this process. A Santa Monica bankruptcy lawyer at Barsness Law Group can talk to you about your different legal options and can offer you the legal representation you need in these matters in order to help you keep your home or keep a foreclosure off your credit report. Depending on your particular goals and your financial situation, the approach may vary.

Foreclosure proceedings involve a civil lawsuit, and this means that you may bring a defense against impending foreclosure. There are different types of defenses that an attorney may mount in the face of a Santa Monica foreclosure lawsuit:

• The terms of the mortgage are extremely unreasonable
• Proper procedures were not followed in bringing a foreclosure action
• You are a servicemember on active duty (you may be able to receive a 9-month postponement of foreclosure proceedings)
• The party bringing the foreclosure lawsuit cannot prove that it owns the mortgage
• The lender engaged in fraudulent or predatory lending practices

We can also explore alternative methods to avoid foreclosure, such as a deed in lieu, short sale or filing for bankruptcy. The main factors to consider will be whether you wish to keep the property and if you are interested in handling other debt-related matters at the same time.

Why a Santa Monica Foreclosure Defense Attorney

Making sure you have proper legal counsel for your foreclosure defense action is important. Your attorney will need to present evidence that supports your case in order to receive a ruling in your favor that stops foreclosure proceedings. At Barsness Law Group, we have the experience and resources to properly handle your case, as we protect your interests and rights every step of the way.